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The Nause-AA: Final Foarrff
September 19, 2012 – 3:40 PM | 29 Comments
The Nause-AA: Final Foarrff

Today’s write-ups by both of us, as marked. To vote, scroll down; to see the bracket, click here. We’ll leave these open a few days, so tell a friend (or queasy enemy).
You’ve probably got it knocked by …

The Nause-AA: Elite Hate
September 13, 2012 – 9:48 AM | 37 Comments
The Nause-AA: Elite Hate

Today’s write-ups by both of us, as marked. To vote, scroll down; to see the bracket, click here. We’ll leave these open a few days, so tell a friend (or queasy enemy).
You’ve probably got it knocked by …

The Nause-AA: Sweet Sicksteen
September 4, 2012 – 11:43 AM | 48 Comments
The Nause-AA: Sweet Sicksteen

Today’s write-ups by both of us, Keckler on the lefthand side of the draw and Buntsy on the right. To vote, scroll down; to see the bracket, click here. We’ll leave these open a few days, so …

X-Files Rewatch: Season 2
September 1, 2012 – 6:41 PM | 8 Comments
<I>X-Files</I> Rewatch: Season 2

So, I started rewatching The X-Files from the beginning — or, really, “watching it,” because during the series’ run, I came in late and only watched casually. It holds up pretty well almost 20 years later, despite …

11 Things I Learned From Manchester’s The Death of a President
August 31, 2012 – 3:59 PM | 10 Comments
11 Things I Learned From Manchester’s <em>The Death of a President</em>

The President is supposed to stand still during “Hail to the Chief,” and/or salute the flag. (27)
“At Brooks Kennedy had tried to rest briefly in the Lincoln while the First Lady made her farewells. Harassed …

The Nause-AA: Round of Thirty-Ew, Flight Puke
August 27, 2012 – 11:01 AM | 46 Comments
The Nause-AA: Round of Thirty-Ew, Flight Puke

Today’s write-ups by Keckler. To vote, scroll down; to see the bracket, click here. We’ll leave these open a few days, so tell a friend (or queasy enemy).
Remember: This time, you’re voting for the food or taste you …

“…Oh, balls”: My new gig at Yahoo! Shine Sport
August 27, 2012 – 9:37 AM | 7 Comments
“…Oh, balls”: My new gig at Yahoo! Shine Sport

Yahoo! Shine recently launched a Sport vertical, which is awesome, and put me in charge of it, which is even awesomer. Please step over there and various regular features like Breakfast Trey, a fairly regular …

The Nause-AA: Round of Thirty-Ew, Flight Ugh
August 24, 2012 – 2:13 PM | 50 Comments
The Nause-AA: Round of Thirty-Ew, Flight Ugh

Today’s write-ups by Sarah D. Bunting. To vote, scroll down; to see the bracket, click here. We’ll leave these open a few days, so tell a friend (or queasy enemy).
Remember: This time, you’re voting for the food …

The Nause-AA: Round of 64, Flight Hurl
August 20, 2012 – 11:06 AM | 93 Comments
The Nause-AA: Round of 64, Flight Hurl

Today’s write-ups by Keckler. To vote, scroll down; to see the bracket, click here. We’ll leave these open a few days, so tell a friend (or queasy enemy).
Remember: This time, you’re voting for the food or taste you …

The Nause-AA: Round of 64, Flight Spew
August 17, 2012 – 1:21 PM | 76 Comments
The Nause-AA: Round of 64, Flight Spew

Today’s write-ups by Sarah D. Bunting. To vote, scroll down; to see the bracket, click here. We’ll leave these open a few days, so tell a friend (or queasy enemy).
Remember: This time, you’re voting for the food …